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What happens when high school students throw "Prom-munism" complete with hammers and sickles? Something is deeply wrong when American teenagers celebrate an ideology responsible for over 100 million deaths.
Our guide for this horrific tale is the great Paul Kengor and his book the Political Incorrect Guide to Communism.
This eye-opening episode examines the alarming trend of young Americans viewing communism and socialism sympathetically. We dive into shocking examples of schools commemorating the Bolshevik Revolution and other communist milestones, while exploring recent polling data showing 45-51% of Gen Z and millennials viewing socialism favorably - with a significant percentage actually supporting the elimination of capitalism.
The historical evidence is damning. We break down the death toll by country: 20 million in the USSR (with some estimates reaching 61 million), 65 million in China, 2 million in Cambodia, 2 million in North Korea, and millions more worldwide. These numbers exceed the combined casualties of both World Wars. For perspective, even Hitler's Holocaust, while unspeakably evil, claimed approximately 10 million lives – a fraction of what communist regimes inflicted on their own populations.
What explains this disconnect between historical reality and contemporary perception? We examine how educational materials like Howard Zinn's widely-assigned textbooks present a Marxist interpretation that minimizes communist atrocities while emphasizing capitalism's failings. This selective teaching creates dangerous historical amnesia that dishonors victims and risks repeating tragic mistakes.
Listen now to arm yourself with historical facts and help ensure the next generation understands the true legacy of these deadly ideologies.
Key Points from the Episode:
• 51% of Americans aged 18-29 view socialism positively compared to 45% for capitalism
• 2019 survey showed 70% of millennials would likely vote for a socialist candidate
• Communist regimes killed approximately 100 million people (USSR: 20M, China: 65M)
• Communist death toll exceeds combined casualties of both World Wars
• Howard Zinn's Marxist textbooks have influenced generations of students
• Four essential books document communism's true history and atrocities
Keep fighting the good fight and ensure we have eyes to see and ears to hear the truth about history's deadliest ideology.
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